The data will be a boost for the Tories ahead of 7 May's vote and will allow them to boast about their job record.

On top of that, the research body also explained that the employment rate had risen to 73.4% - the highest since records began in 1971.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander was quick off the mark to brag about the figures.

The senior Liberal Democrat took to Twitter within minutes of the release to outline that the government had overseen "record jobs, strong growth, rising pay, low inflation, more pensions [and a] income tax cut".

Neck-and-neck

Finally, the opinion polls are back to neck-and-neck between Labour and the Tories. The latest survey from YouGov put both parties on 34% after Miliband's party looked like he was edging ahead.

So it's all still to play for as the election looms. Miliband and Cameron will be looking to secure a killer blow over the next weeks to secure their seat in Number 10.